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Woodward Dream Cruise

Date: August 16, 2025 Saturday. In reality, it is a week long event starting the weekend before.

Annual World Famous Car Cruise on Woodward Ave just north of Detroit in Michigan, USA. The Woodward Dream Cruise – WDC – is the World's Most Popular Car Cruise and largest one-day automotive event featuring classic cars, custom cars, specialty vehicles. Always the 3rd Saturday of August.

WDC Official Websites
www.woodwarddreamcruise.com  +  WDC Facebook  +  WDC Twitter

More WDC Info is lower, plus additional Local Cruisin' & Car Info!
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WDC Overview    WDC Events    Car Clubs in Michigan    Car Enthusiasts

Cruise Nights in Southeast Michigan    Popular Car Cruises in Michigan

Popular Car Shows in Michigan    Dragstrips Speedways in Michigan

Custom Car Builders and Car Restorations in Michigan (cars & motorcycles)

Drive-In Movie Theatres in Michigan    Car Attractions in Michigan

Bonus: TV Shows About Cars and Famous Cars in Movies TV

WDC Overview

About one million people attend this event each year. It's all about cars, cruisin, showing off, partying, hanging out, entertainment, people watching and being seen, and more cars.

See an amazing amount of classic cars, custom cars, street rods, collector and specialty vehicles, and car shows up the wazoo! Plus there are bands and djs, music entertainment up and down the route, some perform outside, the others at venues on the inside.

The Cruise starts one mile north of Detroit in Ferndale, MI and goes up to Pontiac, MI, and back. About 10 miles each way, it has several high profile cruise areas, most popular at 9 Mile & Woodward.

No fee to drive in the Woodward Dream Cruise, no admission charge to watch it. Anyone can cruise but those not driving a classic car must stay out of the two right lanes (curb side). Woodward Ave is generally eight lanes wide, four lanes in each direction divided by a median or turn lane.

Cool Facts: Woodward Avenue (M-1) was the first concrete roadway in the country. It is listed as an Automotive Heritage Trail (an All-American Road), plus a Michigan Heritage Route.

Woodward Dream Cruise Official Merchandise online store has current and limited edition items.  wdc.eagraphics.com/wdc/Stores/Page/1000029/Home

For lots of Woodward Dream Cruise videos, click → WDC on YouTube



Woodward Dream Cruise Events

August 10, 2024: Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge – on Woodward Ave and M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI. Street-legal drag racing, categories include Top Fuel, Funny Car, Grudge, Big Tire and Small Tire heads-up. Plus vintage muscle car cruise-in, vendor midway, entertainment, massive Dodge display, drag racing simulator, thrill rides, more.  www.motortrend.com/...information-2024-roadkill-nights...  + coverage

August 16+17, 2024  Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise with Mustang Alley – in Ferndale, MI, the start/bottom Loop of WDC, Woodward Ave at 9 Mile Rd. Mustang Alley, Emergency Vehicle Show, Lights & Sirens Cruise Parade, Quarter Midgets Racing, Rock'n Live Entertainment Stage, Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, more.  www.ferndaledreamcruise.com

August 16+17, 2024  Woodward Dream Show + Dream Parade at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI. 500+ cars on display, Race Track Experiences, live entertainment, food trucks, fireworks display, more.  m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show-home

August 16, 2024: Berkley CruiseFest – in Berkley, MI. Classic Car Parade on 12 Mile between Woodward and Greenfield roads. Also live entertainment, more.  www.berkleymich.org/...cruisefest.php    facebook

WDC website list of events by city: www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/visitor-guide/events-route-map



Car Clubs in Michigan

click website urls or names for full info.

United Street Machine Assoc (USMA) – has been recognized for many years as one of the most charitable car clubs in the U.S.A.. They do many shows and cruise nites, everyone welcome, all makes and models.  www.unitedstreetmachines.com

Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM) – a family club dedicated to preserving the legend of the Ford Mustang.  www.mocsem.com

Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan (MCMM) – Based in Frankenmuth, the MCMM hosts car shows, cruises, and other auto/social events plus monthly meetings.  www.mustangclubmidmichigan.com

Eastern Michigan Camaro Club (EMCC) – was formed to allow Camaro owners and those with an interest in Camaros, to gather, become friends, exchange information and have fun with our Camaros, in a safe and nonprofit environment. based in Canton, MI (west of Detroit).  emcamaro.org   facebook

Camaros of Michigan – dedicated to the owner's enthusiasts and fans of the 6th generation and earlier GM's Camaro. We are a Non-Profit Organization Car Club serving the West Michigan area.  camarosofmichigan.com

Just Hearse'N Around – car club based near Ann Arbor, MI, open to all hearse owners and enthusiasts.  www.justhearsenaround.com   facebook

West Michigan Mustang Club – “We are centered in Grand Rapids but have members in Traverse City, in Kalamazoo, and in the Lansing area. We recognize all Mustangs.”  westmichiganmustangclub.com

Classic Car Club of Michigan – The Classic Car Club of America - Michigan Region. “dedicated to the collection, preservation, esthetic pleasure and driving enjoyment of the classic era automobiles produced from 1925 through 1948.”  classiccarsofmichigan.com

Corvette Club Of Michigan – based in metro Detroit, MI. Michigan's premier club for Corvette owners and enthusiasts. Supporting the Michigan Corvette community thru competition and social events since 1958.  corvetteclubmi.com   facebook

America's Corvette Club of Michigan – based in West Bloomfield, north of Detroit. “activities we plan include competitive driving, cruises, car shows, national Corvette events, social gatherings.”  americascorvetteclub.org

Corvette Legends Club (Corvettes eighteen years of age or older) – based in Plymouth, west of Detroit. Planned trips, charity functions, events, social activities.  www.corvettelegends.net

Competition Corvette Club of Michigan (CCCoM) – based in metro Detroit, MI.  competitioncorvetteclubofmichigan.club

Road Masters Vette Club of Mchigan – based in Southfield, MI.  www.roadmastersvetteclub.com - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization “pursuing, enjoying and sharing our passion for our corvettes” and supporting charities.

Great Lakes Cobra Club (GLCC) – dedicated to the preservation, care, history and enjoyment of the Cobra automobile, including original models and replicas.  greatlakescobraclub.com

Chevelle Club of Michigan – based in southwest area of metro Detroit, MI.  www.chevelleclubofmichigan.com   facebook

Capitol City Old Car Club (CCOCC) – non-profit organization serving Mid-Michigan vehicle enthusiasts, based in Lansing area. Club encourages interest in antique, classic, and special interest automobiles. The CCOCC accepts all vehicle enthusiasts with or without an old car.  oldcarclub.com   facebook

Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club (MVVC) – a group dedicated to vintage air-cooled VWs, a chapter of the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America (VVWCA).  www.mvvc.net   facebook

Classic Thunderbird Club International - Southeastern Michigan Chapter 5 – dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the '55, '56 and '57 Ford Thunderbird.  www.ctci.org/chapter-5

Motor City Viper Owners (MCVO) – Viper Club of America Motor City Region. Dodge Viper.  www.mcvo.net   facebook

Motor City Marauders Car Club - Mercury Marauder Enthusiasts  facebook

Motor City Modified (MMAC) – Michigan's Original Car Club, Motor City Modified Auto Club.  motorcitymodified.com

Royal Pontiac Club of America – in metro Detroit. group with a desire to drive, cruise and race their classic and new Pontiacs. With friendship and camaraderie the main goal. High performance cars of all types are welcome.  facebook

Roam'n Chariots – classic car club based in the Southgate area (south of Detroit). No mandatory dues or meetings, members just have fun. Has cruise nights, annual benefit car show, supports other benefits.  roamnchariots.com

Fun Time Cruzers car club – in the Shelby Twp / Sterling Heights area of southeast Michigan.  funtimec.ipower.com

Michigan Mopar Muscle Car Club – based in southeast, MI. “all Mopars are classics in their own right, from slant six Valiant to a Hemi Cuda”  michiganmoparmuscle.com   facebook

Motor City Chapter of POCI (Pontiac-Oakland Club International) – dedicated to the Preservation, Restoration, and enjoyment of Oakland, Pontiac & GMC Vehicles.  motorcitypoci.com   facebook

Motor City Rockets Oldsmobile club of southeastern Michigan – for Oldsmobile enthusiasts with any model Olds 1897 to 2004.  motorcityrockets.com

Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) – Motor City Region – dedicated to the preservation, care, history and enjoyment of the Ford powered vehicles from Shelby American.  shelbyclub.wordpress.com   private fb

Michigan Region of Lincoln & Continental Owners Club (LCOC) – dedicated to the preservation, recognition, and appreciation of all Lincoln automobiles.  www.michiganlcoc.org/portal25/jupgrade

Model A Restorers Club (MARC) – to acquire, restore, preserve and exhibit the Model 'A' Ford. Based in Garden City, MI, has affiliates called regions, all over the world.  model-a-ford.org

The BMW Touring Club of Detroit – on-road or off-road, local or long-distance, a friendly group which hosts ADV rides, sport-touring events, camping destination trips, and travels to BMW and ADV rallies around the country.  bmwtcd.org

North Oakland Bowtie's car club – in Oakland County, MI (north of Detroit) welcomes all vehicle owners with any make, model or year. The Bowtie's assist in several weekly Cruise-Ins, has annual car show, more.  facebook

Michigan Widetrackers – Chapter 16 of POCI (Pontiac Oakland Club International) – based in Lake Orion, MI (northwest of Detroit). “Whether you have an early Pontiac, a muscle-era GTO or Firebird, a full-sized Wide Tracker or late-model Trans Am, Solstice, or G8, we have a place for you and your car.” Has annual car show, other events.  www.miwidetrackers16.org/pageone.htm

South East Michigan Austin Healey Club – support, preserve and promote the image and integrity of the Austin Healey Marque. based in Royal Oak area of metro Detroit, MI.  www.semahc.com

Michigan Hot Rod Association (MHRA) – events, clubs, contacts, interviews.  www.mhraonline.org   facebook

Rattle Can Rodders – fun family oriented group of automotive enthusiasts.  facebook

Lambda Car Club Detroit (LGBTQ) – lambdacarclub.com/Detroit

Westside Rod & Customs Car Club – annually hosts car shows in Livonia/Redford area.  facebook

Detroit Road Devils car club   facebook   instagram   blogspot

Downriver Wanderers Car Club   facebook

Michigan Impala SS Legends (MISSL) – www.missl.org

There are more car clubs in Michigan, but only those with websites get listed on this page.

AUTOPEDIA has a good list of Michigan Automotive Clubs with contact info.  autopedia.com/html/AutomotiveClubs/MI.html

Old Ride: Michigan Collector Car & Truck Clubs (89) list with contact info.  www.oldride.com/clubs/michigan-clubs.html



Car Enthusiasts in Michigan, Special Events, related info

American Speed Festival – October 3-6, 2024, at 87-acre M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI. “Everything from Vintage Indy cars, historic stock cars, to endurance and modern-day supercars. Experience race cars in motion from every era.”  m1concourse.com/asf-home

M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI. 87-acre auto enthusiast playground.  m1concourse.com

Detroit Dragway reunions – and “keeping the memory of one of the best drag strips in the history of drag racing alive.”  detroitdragway.com

The Hot Rods of Dearborn (HRD) – “dedicated to collecting stories and pictures of hand-built hot rods and customs from the 40's, 50's, and 60's in the Dearborn and Southeastern Michigan area. HRD is also very interested in covering current hot rod builds that are true to the spirit of traditional hot rodding...new traditionalism, we call it.”

Cruisin' Michigan – local car shows and cruise nights information.  facebook

Michigan Hot Rod Magazine

Autopalooza – website to get information about major car cruises, car races and car shows in Southeast Michigan during the summer months, many in August.

Two Wheel Michigan – motorcycle enthusiasts.



Car Cruises in Metro Detroit and Michigan

May 31 - June 1, 2024  Mount Clemens Cruise – annual open cruise and car show in Mount Clemens, MI (northeast of Detroit).  www.mountclemenscruise.com   facebook

June 2, 2024  Cruisin' 53 – car cruise and car show on Van Dyke Ave in Warren and Center Line, MI (just north of Detroit), now part of the Center Line Independence Festivalwww.cruisin53.com   facebook

June 8, 2024  All American Wayne Road Cruise – in Westland, MI (west of Detroit). Cruise that takes place on Wayne Rd from Joy Rd to Glenwood Rd.  www.allamericancruise.com   facebook

June 15, 2024  Cruisin' Gratiot– annual car cruise in Eastpointe, MI (just north of Detroit). Car shows and events on days before lead up to Saturday Cruise day (saturday before Father's Day).  www.cruisin-gratiot.com

July 13, 2024  Cruisin' US12 (Michigan Avenue Car Cruise) – based in Wayne, MI (west of Detroit). Annual cruise on Michigan Avenue includes Wayne and surrounding communities.  www.cruisinus12.com   facebook

July 27, 2024 (sat)[tentative]  Telegraph Cruise – on Telegraph Road (US 24) in Taylor, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Redford Township. annual car cruise on the fourth Saturday of July each year.  www.exploretaylor.com/1212/Telegraph-Cruise

August 4, 2024  Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise – annual car cruise on Gratiot Ave in Clinton Twp, MI (north of Detroit). “Gratiot Cruise expects crowds of 200,000 people and thousands of classics on Gratiot Avenue from 14 Mile to north of Metropolitan Parkway (aka 16 Mile) through Clinton Township.” There are many pre-cruise events.  ctgratiotcruise.com   facebook

August 17, 2024  Woodward Dream Cruise – info at top of this page

August 17, 2024  Back to the Bricks Car Cruise – in Flint, MI. Many events during Main Event Week. Annual, about 400,000 car enthusiasts attend each year. Car shows, swap meets, automotive vendor displays, drive-in movie theater, live entertainment, parties, lots of cruisin' on 13 mile route.  backtothebricks.org   facebook

August 23-24, 2024  28th Street Metro Cruise – West Michigan's Premiere Auto Cruise and Car Show in Grand Rapids, MI. Annual event is free and open to all types of vehicles, and spans an area along 15 miles of the famed 28th Street. Over 15,000 cars and 300,000 spectators! Also has children's rides, Beer Tents with live entertainment, Automotive Swap Meet, more.  28thstreetmetrocruise.org   facebook

August 25, 2024  Cruisin' Hines – annual car cruise through Hines Park in western Wayne County, MI (west of Detroit). Thousands of Classic Cars and Hot Rods!  cruisinhines.com   facebook

TBA 2024  Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise – annual car cruise on Harper Ave in St. Clair Shores, MI (northeast of Detroit).  k05139.site.kiwanis.org/shorewood-kiwanis-harper-charity-cruise



Cruise Nights in Southeast Michigan

Roam'n Chariots Friday Cruise Nights – in Southgate, MI (south of Detroit). Annual, starting first Wednesday in May, ending last Wednesday in September. roamnchariots.com/blank-4

Fun Time Cruzers Sterling Heights Monday Night Lakeside Circle Cruize-In – in Sterling Heights, MI (north of Detroit). Annual, every Monday night, May to September. 150 to 300 cool cars come every week, Cruizer Award Plaques every week, prize drawings, photo shoots, more. funtimec.ipower.com

Fun Time Cruzers list of car shows and many cruise-in events: funtimecruzers.com/page7.html

Cruise Nights in Other Areas of Michigan

Cruise Nights and Cruise-Ins in Jackson, MI – lower Michigan.  www.experiencejackson.com/calendar/featured-events/car-cruises



Car Shows in Michigan

North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) – January 11-20, 2025 public show in Detroit.  naias.com   facebook

Michigan International Auto Show – January 30 - February 2, 2025 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI.  www.showspan.com/MAS   facebook

Detroit AutoRama – February 28 - March 2, 2025 at Huntington Place Detroit. Annual vehicle show features America's Finest Hot Rods, Customs, Trucks and Motorcycles. Includes Charity Auction, Toy-A-Rama, Pinup Girl Contest, live entertainment, celebrity appearances, more.  autorama.com

Tecumseh Classic Car & Bike Shows 2024 – May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 in Tecumseh, MI. annual.  www.downtowntecumseh.com/events

Cars 'R' Stars – June 11, 2023. Car show and swap meet at historic Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, MI (north of Detroit), annual.  packardprovinggrounds.org/cars-r-stars

Hamburg Fun Fest Classic and Custom Car Show – June 17, 2023 in Hamburg, MI. annual.  hamburgfunfest.com/classic-car-show

EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition – June 18, 2023 car show at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.  www.eyesondesign.org/car-show

Sloan Museum Auto Fair – June 22-23, 2024 in Flint, MI (north of Detroit). Annual fundraising event, event is open to all vehicles, including hot rods, original, modified, motorcycles, and more.  www.sloanautofair.com   facebook

Camaro Superfest – July 12-14, 2024 in Commerce Township, MI. Annual event is the nation's largest, longest-running all-Camaro car show.  www.camarosuperfest.com   facebook

Troy Traffic Jam – August 4, 2024 in Troy, MI (north of Detroit). annual classic car show, over 200 classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, specialty vehicles.  www.troyhistoricvillage.org/troy-traffic-jam

Coopersville Car Show and Cruise– August 9-10, 2024 in West Michigan. Cars, Motorcycles & Trucks welcome. Event has entertainment, cruise night, trophies, food and more.  coopersvillecarshow.com

Utica's Gasoline Alley – August 10, 2024, Car Show, Swap Meet, Gas Show in Utica, MI (north of Detroit).  uticasgasolinealley.com   facebook

Frankenmuth Auto Fest – September 8-10, 2023. Annual event Heritage Park in Frankenmuth, MI (east/mid lower peninsula). over 2,000 Show Cars on display, Block Party Friday cruise, entertainment, craft show, food.  www.frankenmuthautofest.net   facebook

Annual Grape Escape Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show – September 6-8, 2024 in Paw Paw, MI (southwest Michigan). Trophies awarded in many categories, show is part of the Wine and Harvest Festival.  www.wineandharvestfestival.com/events

RADwood – September 14, 2024 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. '80s and '90s automotive lifestyle, cars, trucks, and bikes from 1980-1999.  www.radwood.com

HearseFest – TBA 2024 (northwest of Detroit), Annual Hearse Show presented by Just Hearse'N Around car club. Lots of Hearses plus “fun and frights with costume contest, pinebox derby (pinewood derby) spooky fun and loads of vendors.”  facebook   fb event

Detroit Concours d'Elegance – skipping 2024, maybe in 2025.  www.detroitconcours.com   facebook

Shiny Rust Promotions hosts several car shows in MI. shinyrustpromotions.com   facebook



Drag Racing Dragstrips and Speedways in Michigan

Milan Dragway – in Milan, MI.  www.milandragway.com – located near bottom of lower peninsula.

Lapeer International Dragway – in Lapeer, MI.  www.lapeerinternationaldragway.com – located northwest of Detroit.

Mid-Michigan Motorplex – in Stanton, MI.  www.midmichmotorplex.com – Home of “The Original $50 Grander”. located in middle part of lower peninsula, northwest of Lansing.

US 131 MotorSportsPark – in Martin, MI.  www.us131msp.com   facebook – located on west side of lower peninsula.

Ubly Dragstrip – in Ubly, MI.  ublydragwaymi.com Veteran owned, located near top of Michigan's Thumb.

Northern Michigan Dragway – in Bear Lake, MI.  www.northernmichigandragway.com – located in northwest lower peninsula.

Champion Motor Speedway performance track – at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, MI. 1.5 Mile Road Course, 11 Turns.  m1concourse.com/venues



Custom Car Builders and Car Restoration in Michigan

Motor City Solutions - Hot Rods and Restorations – in Taylor, MI, south of Detroit. Event Management to vehicle preparation to Engineering Evaluation and verification, partial to complete restorations and more.  www.motorcitysolutions.com   facebook

Kustom Creations Inc. – Show Car and Automotive Displays Builders, Custom Car Builds, Prototype Builds, Custom Fabrications Restorations, Custom Paint and Paint Repair, Picture Cars and Vehicles for Movies and much more. located in Sterling Heights, MI.  www.kustomcreations.net   facebook

Mobsteel – stars of History channel tv show Detroit Steel, a design/build company that manufactures automotive aftermarket products and builds custom cars. We start with Detroit’s finest vintage cars and turn them into modern day menacing street machines. located in Brighton and Detroit, MI.  www.mobsteel.com

Detroit Steel Wheel Co.– a division of Mobsteel, builds custom wheels for almost any ride. phone 810-333-6100.  detroitsteelwheel.com   facebook

G-Tech Cars & Engineering – We specialize in building high quality custom cars, automobile restorations, & parts. located in Greenville, MI.  www.gtechcars.com


Custom Bike Builders, Motorcycle Customization in Michigan

Voodoo Choppers – hand crafted motorcycles and components. located in Auburn Hills, MI.  voodoochoppers.com



Drive-In Theatres in Michigan - Watch Movies From Your Car!

Click their names and facebook pages for info.

Ford Drive-In Theatre – in Dearborn, which borders Detroit.
location: 10400 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126. phone 313-846-6910.
A real year-round drive-in theatre that features movies on five different screens. Always a Double Feature, two pictures for the price of one! has in car heaters, all major credit and debit cards accepted.

US 23 Drive-in Theater – in Flint, MI.
location: 5200 Fenton Rd, Flint, MI 48507 (about 45 minutes north of Detroit).  facebook
this drive-in has all digital projection.

The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre – in Honor, MI.
location: 9812 Honor Hwy, Honor, MI 49640 (northwest part of lower peninsula).  facebook

5-Mile Drive In Theatre – in Dowagiac, MI.
location: 28190 M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (southwest Michigan).  facebook

Sunset Drive In Theatre – in Hartford, MI.
location: 69071 Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford, MI 49057 (southwest Michigan).

Capri Drive In Theatre – in Coldwater, MI.
location: 119 W. Chicago Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036 (lower Michigan).  facebook

The Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre – in Carsonville, MI.
location: 2778 E Sanilac Rd, Carsonville, MI 48419 (in Michigan's Thumb).  facebook

Getty Drive-In Theatre – in Muskegon, MI.
location: 920 East Summit Ave, Muskegon, MI 49444 (western Michigan, Lake Michigan shoreline).  facebook


Car Attractions Museums in Michigan

Ford Rouge Factory Tour – in Dearborn, MI. “the only Detroit automotive plant tour available to the public.” Also at The Henry Ford complex are car displays spanning 100 years, the automobile's past, present and future.  www.thehenryford.org

Gilmore Car Museum – in southwest Michigan, home to over 300 extraordinary vehicles and seven independent auto museums. Located midway between Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Lansing – close to I-94 and US-131.  gilmorecarmuseum.org   facebook

Sloan Museum and Buick Gallery – in Flint, MI. Regional history, historic automobiles and hands-on science.  sloanlongway.org   facebook


TV Shows About Cars – click names to visit show websites.

Street Outlaws – street drag racing competition tv show featuring street racers in Oklahoma (The 405) competing for their top ten standings, plus competing against racers across the country.

Street Outlaws: America's List – street drag racing competition tv show featuring top street racers from across the country.

Counting Cars – tv show on History channel featuring Danny Count customizing cars at his shop → Count's Kustoms in Las Vegas. Danny is originally from metro Detroit.

Detroit Steel – tv show on the History channel featuring Adam Genei and his team at Mobsteel in Michigan “who turn worn out, rundown rides into full throttle, high-end masterpieces. '50s and '60s classic restorations to monster-sized, vintage trucks and decked out, '70s lowriding dream machines.”

Fast N' Loud – tv show on Discovery channel featuring Richard Rawling and Aaron fixing up cars, customizing cars, flipping cars at their shop: Gas Monkey Garage in Texas.

Misfit Garage – “A spin-off of the hit series Fast N' Loud, Misfit Garage features four mechanics who have all done business with Richard Rawling’s Gas Monkey Garage and join forces to create their own hot rod shop to rival Gas Monkey.”

Diesel Brothers – “Heavy D, Diesel Dave and their crew at DieselSellerz in Utah do mega builds and awesome truck giveaways that are the stuff of diesel legend.”

CarSpotting – tv show on Discovery channel, a trio hunt for abandoned relics, then restore and sell them.

Roadkill – web-tv episodes, plus automotive videos and Roadkill events.

The Car Chasers – tv show on CNBC channel. Find It. Fix It. Flip It.

Bitchin' Rides – car show on the Velocity channel about Dave Kindig and his team who build show cars, custom cars and top-end restorations.

My Classic Car (MCC) – long running tv show that focuses on America's love affair with the automobile, hosted by Dennis Gage on MAVTV and Velocity channels.


Famous Cars in Movies and TV Shows

To see pictures and search almost every car in Movies and TV Series,
click → IMCDB - Internet Movie Cars Database

For conversation starters about popular cars in Movies and TV...

Back To The Future – featured the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (DeLorean Time Machine)

Dukes of Hazzard – The General Lee – 1969 Dodge Charger

Smokey and The Bandit – featured the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am (Pontiac Firebird Trans Am)

Smokey and The Bandit II – featured the 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

Knight Rider (tv series) – KITT – 1982 Pontiac Trans Am

James Bond Thunderball and Goldfinger – both featured the 1963 Aston Martin DB5

Bullitt – featured the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 (driven by Steve McQueen)

The Love Bug – Herbie – 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, a Volkswagen Sedan

American Graffiti – featured the 1932 Ford coupe (bright yellow Deuce hot rod)

The Blues Brothers – the Bluesmobile – 1974 Dodge Monaco

Batman (tv series) – the Batmobile – featured a customized Ford Futura concept car

Starsky & Hutch (tv series) – featured the 1976 Ford Gran Torino

Ferris Bueller's Day Off – featured the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT

Burn Notice (tv series) – featured the 1973 Dodge Charger

The Monkees (tv series) – featured a custom 1966 Pontiac GTO

Ghostbusters – featured the 1959 Cadillac Ambulance

Green Hornet (movie, 2011) – Black Beauty – 1965 Chrysler Imperial

Green Hornet (tv series) – Black Beauty – 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown

Wayne's World – featured the 1976 AMC Pacer

Christine – featured the 1958 Plymouth Fury

The Munsters (tv series) – the Munsters Koach – a Barris Kustom Industries hot rod

The Rockford Files (tv series) – featured 1974 to 1978 models of the Pontiac Firebird



General Interest - Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, etc.

Car Show Game - 1950s (quiz/trivia game) – Keep score as you “identify cars from the 1950s, back when cars had personality and you didn't have a console between you and your girl.”

Cars We Drove in 50s and 60s – video slideshow with background music.

classiccar.com – “Since 1996 we've been the place to go to for all things Classic Car. News, classifieds, events, community and so much more. No clutter. No hassles. Just Classic Cars.”

Mopar Muscle Cars Facebook Group

About Woodward Ave, click: Woodward Avenue is M-1 (Michigan highway)